Effective Measurement of Risperidone Treatment Outcome for Persons With Borderline Personality Disorder
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The objective of Study A is to evaluate the efficacy of risperidone on the 4 behavioral dimensions of Berderline Personality Disorder (BPD)in an open label trial:mood swings, impulsivity, thing difficulties and disturbed relationships. The secondary objective of this study (Study B)is to validate a self-report measure of clinical symptoms specific to the treatment of patients with BPD, the UAB Borderline Rating Scale(BRS).
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 4 |
Detailed Description
Study A: An open-label, prospective trial of the efficacy and safety of risperidone in the treatment of BPD.The study is 8 weeks in duration, with a screening visit and follow-up visits at the end of Weeks 1,2,3,4,6, and 8. 20 female patients, 19 years or older will be recruited. A full medical and psychiatric history will be taken and a physical exam will be performed by a sstudy physician. A psychosocial assessment will be conducted during the screen.
Study B: The ofjective is to validate the UAB BRS by administering the BRS and other neuropsychological instruments as repeated measures over a 6 week period to 40 patients with BPD.
Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Clinical Global Impression []
- Brief Symptom Inventory []
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Beck Depression Inventory []
- Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire []
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of BPD
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any other Axis I diagnosis except dysthymia, PTSD, or generalized anxiety disorder;substance abuse within a month; unstable medical illness.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham | Alabama | United States | 35205 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Janssen Pharmaceutica
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Celia T. Huston, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- RIS-DED-WTJ